2015 VW JETTA RECALL - #14V790000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 VW JETTA |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/11/2014 - 11/13/2014 |
| Recalled on |
12/15/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/22/2015 |
| # Affected |
25,007 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 VW JETTA Recall for SEATS
2015 VW JETTA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2015 VW JETTA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
2015 VW JETTA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
2015 VW JETTA Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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